Save the dates for these Lehigh Valley events

MURDER MYSTERY BENEFIT: Woodstone Country Club in Danielsville rescheduled the Gangster Gala murder mystery dinner to 7-11 p.m. March 15, with proceeds benefiting Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network. Suggested 1920s attire is optional; cash bar. Advance purchase only tickets are $65 plus tax; member price is $50 plus tax, with seating in tables of 10. Buy tickets at the club, call 610-760-2777, ext. 210, contact Good Shepherd Development Office at 610-778-1075 or go to http://www.goodshepherdrehab.org/sweetcharity.

MORAVIAN GALA: The Moravian Historical Society presents its 7th Annual "Share the Heritage" fundraising dinner starting at 6:30 p.m. March 22 at Historic Hotel Bethlehem. This year's event celebrates 280 years of Moravian missionary work in the Caribbean and honors that area's culture and heritage with a performance by the Steel Drum Ensemble from New York City. The event includes live and silent auctions. Festive, tropical-themed business casual attire suggested. Pre-paid reservations, $60 per person, are required. Sponsorship seating also available. Contact info@moravianhistoricalsociety.org or 610-759-5070 for info or reservations.

ENTERTAINING GALA: The Allentown School District Foundation starts its Third Annual High Notes Gala with 5:30 mocktail reception at Miller Symphony Hall March 23. Dinner is at 6:30 and performance of excerpts from Allentown middle and high school spring musicals is at 8:30 p.m. Purchase tickets for the black-tie optional event, $150 per person ($90 of which is tax deductible), at http://www.allentownsd.org/donate or call Rosanne Minarovic at 484-765-4247 for tickets or info. Purchase performance-only tickets, $20 for adults and $10 for Allentown School District students, from Miller Symphony Hall at boxoffice2@allentownsymphony.org or 610-432-6715. For sponsorship info ($250 to $10,000, including tables of 8 or 10, program advertising and more) contact Fred Schuler at 484-239-1713 or fschuler@diversifiedlighting.com or Debora Roberson at 610-391-0160 or debora@robersonbutz.com.

ALL-STAR EVENT: The Via All-Star Banquet starts at 6:30 p.m. March 27 at Sands Bethlehem Event Center. Legendary NBA player Bill Walton is keynote speaker at the event that celebrates and recognizes local Via All Star players, teams, athlete scholars, top fundraisers and Hall of Fame inductees. Purchase $100 per person tickets at http://www.ViaNet.org. For sponsorship opportunities contact Rachel Kave at R.KaveViaNet.org or 610-371-8000, ext. 489.

AUTO GALA: The Lehigh Valley Auto Show Gala is 6-9:30 p.m. March 30 at Lehigh University Goodman Campus-Stabler Arena. The evening includes live entertainment, cocktails, savory foods and desserts, plus a chance to explore more than 200 new car models at this year's auto show. Event proceeds benefit Children's Hospital at Lehigh Valley Health Network. For more info or to buy tickets for $75 per person or $125 per couple visit http://www.glvautoshow.org/gala.

RED CROSS CABARET: "Caribbean Nights" is the theme of the American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley's Cabaret and Cuisine 2013 benefit, to be held 6-11 p.m. April 12 at SteelStacks. The event features food by local chefs, complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks, silent and live auctions, games, prizes and entertainment by DJ Freddie Frederick. Beach attire welcome. Tickets are $75 per person; for sponsorships from $150 to $5,000, contact Megan Pildis at 610-865-4400, ext. 259 or Megan.Pildis@redcross.org. Info: http://www.redcrosslv.org.

ART MUSEUM GALA: The Allentown Art Museum of the Lehigh Valley will hold its annual black-tie gala dinner dance and auction 7 p.m.-midnight April 13. This year the museum will honor Jim Musselman. There will be auction items to bid on, with proceeds supporting the museum. Tickets are $250 per person, or $350 per person for patrons. To reserve, or for information, call 610-432-4333, ext. 141.

DONLEY HONORS: At noon April 18, Community Services for Children will recognize Allentown Police Chief Roger MacLean and the Northampton County Medical Society Alliance with the Inez and Edward Donley Award for Children's Advocacy with a luncheon at the Sands Bethlehem Event Conference Center, Monroe Room. Tickets are $50 per person; purchase at http://www.cscinc.org/events. Sponsorships available. For info call 610-437-6000, ext. 2113.

NOVEL AFFAIR: The Allentown Public Library's 3rd Annual "A Novel Affair" Gala will be 6-9:30 p.m. April 20 at the library at 1210 Hamilton St. The fundraiser includes food samplings from area caterers, restaurants and bakeries, a silent auction and special prize drawing. Registration is $75 per person or $140 per couple. For info on sponsorships, donation of prizes or an invitation, contact Janet Cimino at 610-767-9138 or e-mail Premier_00@msn.com.